Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.
Air Quality in Keremeos Reaches Unhealthy Levels
Key takeaways
- Air quality in Keremeos has reached unhealthy levels due to wildfires
- BC Wildfire Service reported 136 active wildfires as of Monday
- RDOS issued an air quality advisory for Keremeos on Monday
The air quality in the British Columbia town of Keremeos has reached unhealthy levels, according to IQAir data. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading on Monday was 153, which falls within the 'unhealthy' category for sensitive groups and 'moderate' for the general public. This is a significant increase from last week when the AQI was below 50, indicating good air quality.